PHARRELL WILLIAMS TO PERFORM ON OSCAR TELECAST
Written by Sentinel Wire Services
07 February 2014
LOS ANGELES -- Pharrell Williams will perform at the Academy Awards.
Oscar producers said Tuesday the producer-performer will sing his nominated song "Happy." There was no word on whether his Grammy ... read more >>

Let’s Talk ‘About Last Night’ Baby
Written by Nicole Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer
06 February 2014
Danny and Debbie hit it off quick. (Courtesy Photo)
The cast of the romantic comedy talk relationships, love, sex and their chemistry on set
It’s the classic one-night-stand-turns-something-more ... read more >>

BEFORE SUPER BOWL, BRUNO MARS HEADS TO GRAMMYS
Written by MESFIN FEKADU AP MUSIC WRITER
23 January 2014
(AP Photo/Powers Imagery)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Wish Bruno Mars would write you a hit song? Keep dreaming.
The singer-songwriter-producer, who has penned hits like CeeLo Green's "Forget You!" and B.o.B's ... read more >>

The Five Heartbeats are Back
Written by Edward Rice, III Sentinel Contributing Writer
23 January 2014
It’s been more than 20 years since the theatrical release of Robert Townsend’s The Five Heartbeats. Townsend’s beloved film about the rise and fall of a 60’s singing group has remained popular ... read more >>

Reel Talk 1.16.14
Written by Shonassee Shaver Sentinel Contributing Writer
22 January 2014
Condola Rashad to co-star in Upcoming Fox Series "Hieroglyph"
Condola Rashad who has been working her way up the film industry’s ladder will co-star in Fox’s drama series “Hieroglyph.”
Set ... read more >>

It’s a Rap 1.16.14
Written by Shonassee Shaver Sentinel Contributing Writer
22 January 2014
Rihanna partners with Shakira for new single “Can’t Remember To Forget You”
The “Pon de Replay” singer joined musical forces with Shakira for her new single “Can’t Remember To Forget ... read more >>

Kanye West Faces Lawsuit Over “Bound 2” Sample
Written by Alexis Taylor Special to the NNPA from The Afro-American Newspaper
09 January 2014
Producer and Rapper, Kanye West. (Courtesy Photo)
Ricky Spicer was just 12 years old when he sang about being “Bound” to fall for the girl of his dreams on the 1971 album “2+2+1= ... read more >>

Reel Talk 1.9.14
Written by Shonassee Shaver Sentinel Contributing Writer
09 January 2014
‘42’ Chadwick Boseman Stars as James Brown in ‘Get On Up’
Chadwick Boseman who brought legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson to life on the screen in ‘42,’ will play James Brown ... read more >>

It’s A Rap 1.9.14
Written by Shonassee Shaver Sentinel Contributing Writer
09 January 2014
Beyoncé under fire for using NASA’s Challenger Audio in ‘XO’
Despite the success of secretly dropping her fifth album, Beyoncé is receiving backlash for sampling NASA’s Challenger Tragedy ... read more >>

Number of Black-Owned TV Stations Plummets to Zero
Written by Joseph Torres and S. Derek Turner Special to the NNPA from New America Media
09 January 2014
Michael and Steve Roberts' TV sale reduces Black owners to zero.
We just experienced a shameful milestone in the history of U.S. media – and barely anyone noticed.
There are now zero ... read more >>

Two Decades of Producing and Still Going Strong
Written by Princess Manasseh
07 January 2014
Bentley Kyle Evans Photo: Courtesy Photo
LA Native Bentley Kyle Evans has Been to the Top and is Still Rising
Accomplishing in just four years what most are lucky to achieve in ten, Bentley Kyle Evans ... read more >>